TWENTIETH CFJNTVRY CATALOGVL.
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AM ELR.ICAN
PIANOSAND
ESTABLISHED OVEK. HALF A CENTVR.Y,
FACTORIES, 0FFICE8 ANO LUMBER YARDS AT WASHINGTON, N. J.
CAPACITY : 18,000 PIANOS AND ORGANS PER ANNUM.
Always open to visitors and purchasers. On main line of D., L. & W. Ry.,
66 miles from New York and 80 miles from Philadelphia.
OURO^LYJAbESMkr^GQESEVERYWHERE-TELLS
A STRAIGHT 5T0R-V- Cki BE IMPLICITLY RELIED UPON-
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?RORGANAT FACTORY COiT.QlVI^YOU EXACT VALUE FOR EVERY (ENTYOUiNVKT.
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have thought it desirable, in honor of the com-
mencement of the new century and in com-
memoration of over fifty years of business
life spent in the manufacture of pianos and
organs, to issue a new catalogue. It has been
carefully prepared, designed and executed with
a view of giving the most comprehensive
information as to the manufacture of the Cornish American
Pianos and Organs.
Some familiar styles have been retained, but most of them
are new, and represent what we believe to be the finest collection
of high-grade pianos and organs manufactured in this country.
The Cornish American Pianos and Organs are made by the
most skilled workmen, from the finest material, and in one of
the largest and best-equipped factories in the world.
The Cornish method or plan of business is now so well
known that it is not necessary to explain it at any length ; suffice
it to say, that every piano and organ 19 made and eold upon honor.
Gvery piano and organ is warranted for a period of twenty-
five years, under our personal guarantee, and such guarantee is
backed up by plant and property worth over one million dollars.
every piano and organ is shipped on the distinct understand-
ing that if it is not satisfactory to the purchaser after 30 days'
trial it may be returned, and the purchase money and freight
charges will be immediately refunded; and, furthermore, if after
one year's use the instrument proves to be not as represented, we will take
it back and refund the cost and freight charges with six per cent, interest.
And last, but not least, every Cornish Hmerican piano and
Organ is sold direct from our factory to the ultimate purchaser,
without the intervention of the agent, the dealer or the middleman,
thus enabling us to sell at wholesale cost. The only profit added
to the actual cost of construction is our own, and that is a small
one. It is the enormous number of pianos and organs we sell
every year that enables us to keep the prices so low and to give
such value for money that every instrument we sell is almost a
gift at the price.
As far as we know, there is no other firm of manufacturers
of high-grade pianos and organs who sell their goods exclusively
to the general public at factory cost. It is possible, of course,
to buy a piano or organ direct from any firm of piano and orpin
makers ; but as, in every other case, agents and dealers hav to
be protected, the lowest factory cost can never be quoted. Our
success has bred imitators, who have taken advantage of the
prosperity and popularity enjoyed by us to tread in our fc ot-
steps as near as possible, but there is no firm that transacts its
business upon the same lines as ourselves.
Our remarkable business, which is certainly unique of its
kind, has spread to the very ends of the earth. Our foreign trade,
which began in a very small way about a quarter of a century ago,
now covers nearly every civilized country in the world — from
frozen Iceland to the torrid West Indies, West Africa, South
Africa, East Africa, the Empire of India, all the old-world
continental countries, everywhere in the vast British Empire in-
cluding the great new Commonwealth of Australasia. In fact,
we cannot think of any place where sales of the Cornish Pianos
and Organs have not been made ; whilst in our own wonderful
country we have hosts of purchasers and friends in every State
in the Union.
To sum up our case, we make this statement, which we
know will appeal at once to the good sense of every intending
purchaser of a piano or organ : If you want the best possible
value for the least possible outlay you will patronize us, and we
give you our iron-clad guarantee that you will be in every respect
perfectly satisfied.
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FREIGHT R^lTES.
Cost of Shipping the Cornish American Pianos and Organs to All Parts of the United States and
Canada. Rates to any place in the World Furnished upon Application.
erewith we present tables, carefully prepared, giving information as to the cost of shipping our instruments to all parts
of the country. It is, of course, hardly necessary for us to say that we do not pay freight charges unless we are
— allowed to add the cost of so doing to the price of the instrument; it would be impossible to include in the factory
cost of the piano or organ such a variable item as freight, which costs from $1.00 upwards. All such charges
are paid by purchaser and form no portion of the price of the instrument. Some firms advertise that they prepay
freight, and agents and dealers tell you that if you buy from them you have no freight to pay; but, think a moment, some-
body must pay it, goods are not delivered free by
the R. R. and Steamship Companies. The fact is,
the purchaser always pays, directly, as in our
case, or indirectly, in the price of the instrument.
Now, our plan is to sell the piano or organ at fac-
tory cost, and let the purchaser pay the exact
freight and no more, and our plan is the only
honest method and must commend itself to any in-
tending purchaser.
We REFUND all freight charges paid if
an instrument is returned to us as being
not as represented. We guarantee safe deliv-
ery, but we do not guarantee that the rates given
herewith are exactly correct; we have used all pos-
sible means at our disposal to give a fair average
COSt of sending a piano or organ to the points
named.
By special arrangement with us, freight
will be prepaid if the average amount herein
named is added to the price of the instrument pur-
chased; but, as we get through rates wherever
possible and take the greatest care that every
cent is saved by selecting best and cheapest
routes, there is no advantage to customers in
paying freight at this end because in most
cases the freight will be less than the amounts here
given.
Average Cost oi Freight on Pianos and Organs to the Different States in the Union and Canada-.
•»■ We Sbtp Everywhere, ~^»
/* * Established * *\
\Over Half a Century/
CORNISH CO.,
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota, N
Dakota, S
Delaware
District of Columbia.
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas ,
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
M assach usetts
Michigan
Minnesota ,
.Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Average
Average
cost of
cost of
Organ,
Piano,
weight
weight
boxed 4C0
boxed
to 500 lbs.
icoo lbs.
according
to size
$11 CO
$ 5 00
36 CO
16 00
10 CO
4 00
27 CO
12 00
24 00
11 00
4 00
2 00
14 00
6 co
14 00
6 co
3 50
1 5°
3 50
1 50
13 CO
5 5"
II CO
5 00
27 CO
12 OO
7 00
3 co
6 00
2 50
16 00
11 00
7 CO
5 co
14 CO
6 co
7 CO
3 00
II 00
5 °°
5 co
2 00
3 00
1 5°
4 CO
2 CO
7 to
3 co
12 CO
5 5°
13 <*>
6 00
10 50
5 co
25 CO
II CO
15 00
6 50
27 CO
12 00
5 co
2 50
2 00
. 9°
New Mexico ....
New York
North Carolina.
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania...
Rhode Island....
South Carolina.
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia...
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Average
cost of
Piano,
weight
boxed
loco lbs.
$24 00
3 ™
9 00
5 00
27 00
4 co
4 50
10 00
10 00
14 00
30 00
6 00
6 00
11 00
3" 00
Average
cost of
Organ,
weight
boxed 400
to 5co lbs.
according
to size
$11 CO
1 25
4 co
2 00
12 0O
1 75
2 00
4 5°
4 5°
6 00
14 00
2 50
2 5°
12 OO
2 5°
5 00
14 00
eA/MATJA
All Pianos and Organs shipped from the
United States into Canada are subject to an
import duty of thirty per cent. For in-
stance, the duty upon an organ costing $35
would be $10.50, or a piano costing $155x0,
$46 50. Freight averages from $5 to $3 on or-
gans and from $12 to $25 on pianos. In spite
of this duty, however, the Cornish Ameri-
can Pianos and Organs can be imported
and sold to far belter advantage than those
of any Canadian manufacturer.
, New Jersey, II. S. k. M
Mote.: WiTM rtWJsw ALL OTHER CORNl/tt PIANO./ WE PREJENT AN ELEQ-ANT .STOOL TO MATCH THE C-A/E,
ibl^A ilLK 5CAKF of THE. J.ATEJT JTYLE.OUR COAFLELTE F1AN0 INSTRUCTOR /WD OUR UNIQUE COLLECTION or POUND ^/MELT AVU/IC
lecognizing the demand for a thoroughly high-grade instrument containing our finest action and
mechanism, built in a case that for simple elegance and purity of design must commend tself to
every one who has a taste for the beautiful in art, we have much pleasure in introducing to our
patrons, friends and the general public our new Comisb Hmerican Piano, Style f^O. 14,000,
Cbc Colonial. It is built in two sizes : Concert Grand, giving the benefit of really a grand piano
in an upright case, and the Cabinet Grand for parlor use.
This new piano embodies every valuable discovery and contains every known improvement that can tend to
make it better and the tone more perfect. Upon its design and construction have been focussed all the knowledge
and skill acquired during our many years' experience.
The handsome reproduction of the piano on the other side gives a correct representation in every detail of
the exact appearance of this beautiful and most desirable instrument.
TWO SIZES
Concert Grand, A.
Height, 4 ft. 10 in.
Width. 5 ft. 2 in.
Depth, 2 ft. 4 in.
Cabinet Grand, B.
Height. 4 ft. 6 in.
Width, 5 ft. 2 in.
Depth. 2 ft. 3 in.
Weight, boxed for ship-
ment, about 950 lbs.
COLONIAL
N9 14 000
"WARRANTED FOR,
25 YEAR/.
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ft
Cases
made in
Oak, Walnut
and Ma.hoga.ny.
Choicest
High -Grade
Veneers Used.
New and improved scale. Full metal plate. Cases double veneered inside and out. Artistic colonial-
pattern pilasters and trusses. Solid moldings. Full-front swinging music desk. Rolling fall board with con-
tinuous nickeled hinges on top and fall. Patent nickeled pedals — four in all — giving perfect control of all the
gradations of sound and tone. Three unisons; overstrung bass; patent repeating action. Ivory keys and polished
ebony sharps. Seven and one-third octaves. Fitted with the New patent Cornish Musical Httachmcnt and practice
Clavier. By means of the patent Instrumental Httacbtmnt, a large number of popular instruments, including the
Harp, Banjo, Guitar, Zither, Mandolin, Autoharp, etc., can be easily and correctly imitated. The most perfect
attachment in use. Can only be had with the Cornish Piano.
THE FACTORY PRICE
of this {£240 Size A
instrument is >4>2 1 5 Size B
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
AOil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"'» thus avoiding the neces-
(g>R,NISH-(p. MANUFACTURER^
sity of references, and securing &^^ 2*2,(5 OlZ6 A.
immediate shipment and a spe- ^W-^,, „. — »
cial discount, we will accept ■T^^^'^ OlZC O
SEE PAGE 1. —
Cash
with
Order
easy Payment Plan.
You can buy this instrument on any
other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, guarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the Instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
^WASHINGTO-N.
j^;M,>N.J..US.A.
ESTABLISHED
SO YEARS
Cdc Now Proceed to Give a few
plain Directions to purchasers
Examine the catalogue carefully and make choice of an in-
strument ; note that the price at which the instrument can
be purchased is marked in plain figures ; the figures rep-
resent the exact factory coet of the piano or organ, plus only our
own small profit.
Do not, under any circumstances, purchase an instru-
ment from an agent, dealer or music store, or from manu-
facturers who employ the services of agents, and who sell
their instruments at wholesale prices to dealers and others ;
if you do this you will be paying two, three or four profits
in excess of the factory cost. The profits would range from
$25 to $75 on an organ, and from $1QO to $250 on a piano,
and these profits would come out of YOUR pocket.
You will have gathered, by reading the introduction to this
catalogue, exactly what our plan of business is, and you will see
clearly that if you want to obtain a first-class piano or organ at
its cost of production, plus one small profit for ourselves, you
will place your order with us.
Having selected an instrument from our catalogue, use the
printed order form that is supplied for the convenience of our
patrons, and complete it in accordance with the instructions given
on the form. If you send us cash with your order no reference
is necessary. If you deposit the purchase money with a banker,
merchant, express agent or postmaster, letting the person with whom
you deposit the money sign the receipt at the foot of the order form,
no reference is necessary; but if you desire the instrument sent on
approval before paying for it, or if you wish to purchase upon an in-
stallment plan, be careful to send us the usual references. It will be
sufficient if your banker, clergyman, postmaster or some well-
known merchant certifies on the order form to your general
standing and responsibility. This will save any delay in the
filling of your order.
Every instrument sold by us is shipped on approval and
subject to a fair trial of 3Q days. If, at the expiration of the
trial, the piano or organ is not satisfactory, we will take it
back and refund all freight charges, and return any money
that may have been paid in advance; and further, if after
12 months' use the piano or organ is proved to be not as
represented, we will take it back and refund the purchase
money and all expenses, and add six per cent, interest.
The purchaser runs no risk, we assume all responsibility.
We guarantee safe delivery at nearest depot.
Of course, we do not pay freight charges. Such expense,
which varies according to the distance that the purchaser lives from
our factory, cannot be included in the wholesale factory cost of a
piano or organ, but we will furnish lowest freight rates to any
given point, on application. We ship by the best and cheapest
routes, and we guarantee safe delivery. We will, however, pre-
pay freight, if the extra amount is added to the purchase money
of the instrument ordered.
Distance is no object to us ; we can ship anywhere and
everywhere; our facilities for freighting and shipping are un-
equalled, and we can get a piano or an organ to the most remote
part of the country or of the world with as little trouble as we
can ship to the next State.
IMPORTANT
PROOF AS TO OUR ABSOLUTE FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY.
To remove any question as to our financial standing, or our
position as reputable manufacturers whose every statement may
be implicitly relied upon, we print herewith a letter from the
First National Bank of Washington, New Jersey, one of the
strongest and best known financial institutions in the State. We
take pleasure in referring, by special permission, to this bank.
(If you wish to communicate with them concerning us, be sure
and enclose a stamped envelope for reply.) We want you to have
the same feeling of security in sending money to us that you
would if you were depositing it in the oldest savings bank in
your own State. We would prefer to have you make inquiry
concerning us before sending your order, as perfect confidence is
essential to pleasant business relations. References can be made
to your bank or to any bank in the country. Our ratings with the
Commercial Agencies are the highest possible, and we also refer
with pride and pleasure to the hundreds of thousands of satisfied
purchasers who for the last half century have been singing the
praises of the Cornish American Pianos and Organs. See our
reference book, the " Heart of the People." We can also furnish
lists of purchasers from any State in the Union and nearly every
Country in the World.
The First National Bank of Washington.
Capital Stock, $100,000. Schjplus, $100,000.
JOSEPH B. CORNISH, Pri
W. S. RITTENHOU8E, Cashier.
Washington, N. J., Dec. 31, 1898.
To Whom It May Concern :
The members of the firm of Cornish Co. are personally known to us.
The firm has kept a very desirable account with us many years, and during
that time we have done a very large and ever-increasing business with them.
They are owners of one of the best-equipped factories in the State of New
Jersey, employ hundreds of skilled workmen, and are engaged exclusively in the
manufacture of pianos and organs.
It is needless to say that such a firm is in every respect entirely responsible,
and we have full confidence in any representations they may make.
W. S. RITTENHOUSE, Cashier.
H
OW TO REMIT.
Send money by Check. Draft, P. O. Money
Order, Express Order, Express Prepaid, or
Registered Letter. Make all Orders. Checks or Drafts payable to
Cornish Co.. Washington, New Jersey. You take no possible
risk. We eLre absolutely responsible. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
'hen we advertise the Cornish American Piano to
be equal to any first-class high-grade piano manu-
factured in this country, and a great deal better
than the majority of them, we are only stating what
we believe to be an actual fact, that can be demon-
strated and proved at any time, by any person or persons who
understand anything at all of the make-up, construction, durability
and tonal qualities of that prince of all instruments — the Hmerican
Upright Grand piano. We believe that the Cornish Piano is
eminently fitted to adorn a palace, to be used in any institution,
school, concert hall, and at the same time to be the best and
most fitting instrument for general home use. The instruments
described and pictured on the following pages are the newest
styles of Cornish American Pianos, and it is unnecessary for us to
say that they are replete with all the latest improvements pos-
sible, and that they represent everything that is absolutely perfect
in the American Piano as built to-day by reputable manufacturers.
The first requisite in a piano is that it shall have a perfect
tone — pure, sweet, rich and powerful, and clear and free from
any harsh or disagreeable effects. These qualities we claim to
be present in the Cornish Piano; the tone of the instrument is as
clear as that of a silver bell and its singing qualities are unex-
celled. There is no weakness or unevenness in the tone, no matter
how heavily the piano is played upon. The different registers
harmonize and blend perfectly, and the tone of the Cornish
Piano is always clear, distinct and rich all through the scale.
fctfoe^sJ^8— " m. T °^ tne Cornish Piano is a perfect double
SlAC/CI ^^gsr- J lever> grand repeating action, constructed
"*~ ** — » of the very finest possible material, and
regulated by patent brass capstan screws which connect- the
action with the keys. So perfectly are the different parts of
this action made and put together that there is no possibility
of any parts of the action becoming loose and rattling. The
keys are balanced so exactly that the touch — one of the most
important features of a piano — is light and easy, and all effects
are instantaneously produced. In fact, there is no better action
used in any piano made in this country.
Lixc ' -a iff upon which really depends the purity of
. g^$l[ I W^ the tone, is the result of many years'
''^^r >• m * patient study and experimenting, and is
mathematically, scientifically and musically correct. The laws
of acoustics and vibration have been faithfully followed and the
result is a successful one. CCle believe it to be one of the best in
existence. We have no space, and it would only confuse the
mind of the average piano purchaser, to dwell at any further
length upon the many different parts that go to make up the
upright grand piano. As we have said before, the
finest possible material is used, the pianos
are built by the most skilled workmen, and
the greatest care and supervision are exer-
cised to the end that every Cornish Piano
shall be a perfect instrument of its kind.
Suffice it to say, in concluding this description of the general
make-up of the Cornish Piano, that the cases are built up of
the finest seasoned wood, and the wrest plank or pin block, to
which the full iron frame is bolted, is constructed of a series of
the finest and hardest quarter-sawed white maple veneers obtain-
able, the grain of each layer running in a different direction.
The whole is bolted and glued together, and so built up
that it cannot warp or split, swell or shrink. The tuning pins,
which are inserted into this solid mass through the holes in the
iron frame, are held firmer than with any other method, and
consequently the piano will remain longer in tune. In our
more expensive pianos, the cases are double veneered inside and
out with the finest natural wood veneers, either French burl
walnut, English quartered oak, figured mahogany, Hungarian
ash, or rosewood. These veneers are cross-banded, that is to
say, they are placed so that the grain of each one runs in a
different direction from the one next to it. The veneers are
solidly glued to each other and to the inner foundation of the
case, making them into one solid piece, but with the strength
of five thicknesses. This prevents any possibility of warping or
splitting. Each case receives seven coats of varnish ; each coat
is allowed to dry and sink into the wood, to give it a lasting
finish. The varnish used is transparent, and is rubbed to a
perfectly even surface and hand-polished, so that the beautiful
grain of the wood shows as plainly as if seen through a sheet of
glass. The greatest of care is taken with the finishing of the
cases, so that the finish will remain permanent, and will not
check if proper care is taken of the piano.
In conclusion, we may mention that every Cornish American
Piano is fitted with our New Instrumental Attachment. "Chis
is our own patent; it cannot be bad in any other piano, and it
is, in our opinion, and in the opinion of a number of experts,
the simplest, the most durable and the most effective of any attach-
ment of its kind used in this country. By means of it nearly
every known stringed instrument can be imitated, including the
harp, banjo, zither, guitar, mandolin, autoharp, dulcimer, etc. It
is brought into use by simply pressing the third pedal, and it is
controlled entirely at the will of the performer. It occupies a
very small space in the piano case, it does not interfere in any
way with the working of the action, and it is in every respect a
valuable adjunct to the scope of the upright grand piano, that
will be appreciated by every lover of music. The Cornish
American Piano is also fitted with the Practice Clavier, brought
into use by the second pedal, which causes a curtain of the finest
felt to slide between the hammers and the keys, enabling the
most crude performer to practice without any possible damage
to the instrument and without the sound being heard outside of
the room in which the piano is played.
It should be carefully noted by intending purchasers, that
the Cornisb Hmerican piano possesses all the following inven-
tions and improvements:
Full metal frame, grand repeating action,
grand scale, three strings to each note ex-
cept the wound bass strings. Special
solidity of construction in case and wrest
plank. Noiseless direct-motion metal pedal
action. Four pedals to each piano. Practice
clavier. Instrumental attachment. Noise-
less duet music desk and noiseless revolv-
ing name board.
We make our pianos in four heights or sizes : Four feet
four, four feet six, four feet eight and four feet ten. Style No.
5,000, described on page 7, is made in rosewood finish only.
The cases of all other styles are double veneered with the natural
woods. The keys are ivory and ebony, and the pianos are all
full size, seven and one-third octaves, and we guarantee them to
be exactly as described in every respect.
Any further particulars, down to the minutest detail, will
be cheerfully furnished by the manufacturers, upon application.
Intending purchasers who live within a reasonable distance of
our factories are cordially invited to make a personal selection
of a piano. They will be heartily welcomed and entertained
whilst visiting us, and can witness the manufacture of pianos
and organs from the cutting of the rough lumber as it comes
from the enormous dry kilns to the final tuning and polishing
of the finished instrument. We have nothing to hide; our
methods, our process and everything in connection with the
manufacture and sale of the Cornish American Pianos and
Organs are public property, and, as we said before, visitors are
always welcome.
OVR fPEClAL INJTOUME^T TO lrUu6Vf?ATE. THE XX T" CENTURY * f «
.~>«or. Jubilee-^*0 ,N ^»i'^,,JF**'*' - - ■ — r
-Thehiijhetf Achieverqent &f MaJernPianaMakincf
FITTED WITH THE NEW
Cornish Patent Instrumental Attachment
(which can only be had with the Cornish Piano)
and PRACTICE CLAVIER.
Complete with Elega-rvt
Silk PIa.no Sco-rf, Pa.tent
Solid- Wood Circular-Seated
Stool ».rkd the Cornish
Piano Method.
Action, Ca.se and general
make-up as described fully
on pages 2 and 3, to which
yovi are referred for full
expla.na.tion.
Warranted Under Our Personal Guarantee for 25 Years.
*
By means of the Patent Instrumental Attachment
a large number of popular instruments, includ-
ing the Harp, Banjo, Guitar, Zither, Mandolin,
Autoharp, etc., can be easily and correctly imitated.
The most perfect attachment in use. Can only
be had with the Cornish Piano.
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This is the most recent improvement and addition to
the Cornish American Piano. The mechanism of the attach-
ment is very simple ; all that is necessary to bring it into
use, is by simple foot pressure on the Orchestral or Instrumental
Pedal which controls it. The effects and imitations come of them-
selves when the pedal is used, and can be discontinued at once,
when no longer desired, by allowing the pedal to resume its normal
position. There are thus four pedals used in all our pianos instead
of the usual two. Counting from the left, the first is the regular
Piano or Soft Pedal ; the next, the Very Soft or Pianissimo Pedal
which is also used as a Practice Clavier ; the third pedal is the
Orchestral or Instrumental Attachment Pedal ; and the fourth is the
Sustaining or Loud Pedal. It is by the judicious use of these four
pedals that the most varied and beautiful effects can be produced.
This Piano has, in Addition to Many Other Improvements, our
Ilcw noiseless Revolving name Board
AND THE
new Cornish Duet music Desk
Twice the Usual Size, a Convenience that All Will Appreciate.
In either Rosewood, Ebony, Hungarian Ash, English Quartered Oak, Elegant Burl Walnut
or Richly Figured Mahogany.
HEIGHT, 4 Feet 10 Inches, DEPTH, 2 Feet 4 Inches, WIDTH, 5 Feet 2 inches, WEIGHT, Boxed, 1000 Poondi.
THE FACTORY PRICE
$27520
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
of this
instrument is
if advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
Cash
with
Order
OR
"1% thus avoiding the neces-
sity of references, and securing
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we will accept
$26122
SEE PAGE 1.
easy Payment Plan.
You can buy this instrument on any
other plan "of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If yon wish to buv on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Kemember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(ORNISH -(p.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTOM.
/4.J .U S A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
/\ive of the Most Desira.ble, Most
Elega-rvtly Designed and Most
Richly Finished Pianofortes ever
ma.nufactured by vis. 3 3 ' '
7'A OCTAVES. GRAND REPEATING ACTION. OVERSTRUNG
BASS. Three strings to each note in treble and middle
registers. Bass strings copper and steel covered. £ £ £
Complete with Elegant
Silk Piano Scarf, New
Patent Solid-Wood
Circular-Seated Adjustable
Stool, and Cornish Piano
Method. Warranted under
our Personal Guarantee for
Twenty-Five Years.
H Companion in Ele-
gance of Design and
Workmanship to our
Wonderful King of Pianos,
THE MONARCH. Same
in Quality and General
Make-Up. •< "-< ^<
IN EITHER ROSEWOOD, EBONY, HUNGARIAN ASH, ENGLISH QUARTERED OAK, ELEGANT BURL
WALNUT OR RICHLY FIGURED MAHOGANY.
FITTED WITH THE
NEW CORNISH DUET MUSIC DESK
(twice the usual size) and also with our
New Noiseless Revolving Name Board and ouf
New Cornish Patent Instrumental Attach-
ment and Practice Clavier,
by means of which it is possible to correctly imitate nearly every
known stringed instrument.
MADE IN TWO SIZES, Concert and Cabinet Grand:
CONCERT GRAND— Size A.
Height, 4 feet JO inches. Length, 5 feet 2 inches. Depth, 2
feet 4 inches. Weight, boxed for shipment, 950 lbs.
CABINET GRAND— Size B.
Height, 4 feet 6 inches. Other measurements the same as Sue A.
v^ v^ v< v<
Action, case and general make-up as described fully on pages 2
and 3, to which you are referred.
THE FACTORY PRICE
of this ^255 Size A
instrument is >4> 230 Size B
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
AD if advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"■» thus avoiding the neces- ^«« ~i /i "* t* A Pnch
sitv of referent es, and securing V^^ £^t Z* OlZG A. "^Ml
immediate shipment and a spe- V^^fc ~> 1 C t* D With
ciai discount, we will accept ™T^ ■" * ^* oize 13 Order
— see: page i. —
GaSV PiiVlltCtit Plan. You can buy this instrument on any
* * other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any otiier plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(OR,NISH-<0. ^anufacture
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
VVASHINGTOAI.
/J.J .U S.A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
STYLE NO. 13,000
Fitted with the NEW INSTRUMENTAL ATTACHMENT AND PRACTICE
CLAVIER, by means of which it is possible to correctly imitate nearly every
known stringed instrument.
COMPLETE WITH ELEGANT SILK
SIZE.
PIANO SCARF, NEW PATENT SOLID
WOOD CIRCULAR-SEATED ADJUST-
HEIGHT, 4 FEET 6 INCHES.
ABLE STOOL AND CORNISH PIANO
LENGTH, 5 FEET 2 INCHES.
METHOD. WARRANTED UNDER
DEPTH, 2 FEET A INCHES.
OUR PERSONAL GUARANTEE FOR
WEIGHT. BOXED FOR SHIP-
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
MENT, 960 LBS
'he cut, although a good one, fails entirely to do justice to the
elegance and beauty of this remarkably fine instrument,
rhich must be seen in its actual perfection to be appreciated.
7*1»/* (7fttfr Double veneered Inside and out with the finest
Vl/V %/*l9v. natural wood veneers In Rosewood or Mahog-
' any. The grain of the under veneer runs at
right angles with the top and is guaranteed to withstand the
exigencies of any climate. This beautiful case la fitted with our
new double or duet music desk, giving plenty of room for the
music, while obviating the opening of the piano front all the
way across, which is not desirable. The new Columbia Piano
has also our noiseless revolving name board, which turns back
uuder the case when the piano is open for playing, adding there-
by to the elegant general appearance of this triumph of the
piano-maker's art.
Cbe Action
is perfect, double repeating, full size, 7%
octaves, ivory and ebony keys, overstrung
bass, three strings to each note, excepting the
covered bass strings. All metal portions of the action are nickel
platednud impervious to rust. Double capped hammers of the
finest quality felts, patent brass capstan screws that regulate
the working of the action with the greatest precision. The
touch is elastic and easy, and perfectly repeating.
riade in Elegant MAHOGANY and ROSEWOOD Cases only.
NOTE.
Every Cornish American Piano
is shipped on approval. The
severest test is invited. 30
days' trial is allowed in every case,
and if the piano is not entirely
as represented it can be returned
to us, we bearing every cent of the
expense and all freight charges.
Furthermore, we will take the
piano back if it is not satisfactory
to purchaser after 12 months' use,
and refund the cost and freight
charges, with interest at the rate
of six per cent. The Cornish
American Pianos are made and
sold upon honor, and the pur-
chaser is perfectly safe, as we as-
sume every possible risk.
Otir new Scale
is the result of many years'
patient study and experiment-
ing, and is mathematically,
scientifically and musically cor-
rect. The laws of acoustics and
vibration have been faithfully
followed and the result is a
successful one. We believe it
to be one of the best In exis-
fence, and it has been so ack-
nowledged by some of the most
competent judges.
PRICE
THE FACTORY
of this
instrument is
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
$19522
An if advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"•% thus avoiding the neces- ^m*± ^ ^x ■■ mT\mf\ PaQtl
sity of references, and securing ^£T ■ IO f^ \J\J ■«,
immediate shipment and a spe- «/^^^ I af^^ * Will
cial discount, we will accept
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$18522
FAGE 1.
Order
Pa«V Pavmctlt Plan You can buy this instrument on any
Efl23t rnyiuimi ■ ■«■■♦ Qther p|a|) of pavment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down ami the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
@RNISH-(b.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTON.
M.J .USA.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
f J? ^jEfe '902nOD&L FULLcDIZE 7 IO OCTAVES) ^j^j^
Style No.
5,000
One of tbe Most Desirable Pianofortes Manufactured By Us.
(EW CORNISH AMERICAN UPRIC;
'e
ioed.
JristfrurcvenfoJ
me
Cmplete with Elegant Silk Piano
Scarf, New Patent Solid -Wood
Circular Seated Adjustable Stool,
and the Cornish Piano Method. War-
ranted under our Personal Guarantee for
Twenty-Five Years, ^< ^ *«
DIMENSIONS.
Height, 4 feet 6 inches ; length,
5 feet 2 inches; width, 2 feet 3
inches ; weight, boxed, 900 lbs.
POINTS OF PEppECTIOri.
full Iron frame, Overstrung. JVickel plated Hction, perfectly
Repeating, four pedals, Xncluding our JVew Httacbments.
MADE IN THE NEW FIGURED ROSEWOOD FINISH ONLY.
This Beautiful Pianoforte is Exactly as Described.
It is built up of the finest selected lumber, and is guaranteed to
withstand the exigencies of any climate. The back frame, on which
the strength of the piano largely depends, is built up of the finest sea-
soned spruce, with the pores of the wood thoroughly filled and var-
nished, so that no dampness can be absorbed. We use full com-
position Iron frame in front, so constructed that it is impossible for
the piano to wear metallic or thin in tone.
THE ACTION is perfect, double repeating, full size, seven
and one-third octaves, ivory and ebony keys,
overstrung bass, three strings to every note, excepting the covered
bass strings. All metal portions of the action are nickel-plated and
impervious to rust. Double capped hammers of the finest quality
felts, patent brass capstan screws that regulate the working of the
action with the greatest precision. The touch is elastic and easy,
and perfectly repeating. Every genuine Cornish Piano has the name
Cornish cast in the right-hand corner of the full iron frame.
NOTE.
Every Cornish American
Piano is sent on
trial. If it is not ex-
actly as represented after
30 days' fair test in your
own home, it can be re-
turned to us and all freight
charges will be imme-
diately refunded— you take
no risk. Furthermore, if
the piano does not prove
to be entirely as guaran-
teed after 13 months'
«se, it can be returned to
us and we will refund the
purchase money with
legal interest added.
FITTED WITH THE
New Cornish Instrumental or
Orchestral Attachment.
This is the most recent improve-
ment and addition to the
Cornish American Piano. It
enables any ordinary player to
imitate accurately the tones of the
Mandolin, Harp', Guitar, Dulci-
mer, Banjo, Zither, etc. The
mechanism of the attachment is
very simple; all that is necessary
to bring it into use, is by simple
foot pressure on the Orchestral or
Instrumental Pedal which con-
trols it. The effects and imitations
come of themselves when the ped-
al is used, andean be discontinued
at once, when no longer desired,
by allowing the pedal to resume
its normal position.
THE FACTORY PRICE
of this q^| ^ n f\f\
instrument is t^9.1 / «J___
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
ADil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"■* thus avoiding the neces- ^^^ _^ — _. -». -~ n ,
$16622 »
sity of references, and securing
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we will accept
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Order
PAGE 1.
€asv Payment Plan. Y"u ca» b«y ,this instrument on any
* * other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down ami the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
onceaml let us know just what you can do, and we Will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Hemeniber, our business is to meet your wishes.
(ORNISH "(p. MANUFACTURE-
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTOM,
/N.J.U S A
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
1902 MODEL
DIMENSIONS:
56 Inches High, 62 Inches
Long, 28 Inches Deep ; Weight,
Boxed, about 600 Lbs.
Full Piano-Size Keyboard — 7
Octaves. In Polished American
Black Walnut, Natural Cherry or
Antique Oak Case.
ELEGANT PIANO STOOL, SILK SCARF AND
THE CORNISH PRACTICAL INSTRUCTOR
5 } S ?
WARRANTED FOR- TWENTY. FIVE YEARS.
jlhis instrument differs from all our other styles, both in construction and
appearance. The case is exactly like that of our Upright Grand
Pianos. It is piano-finished with a very high and permanent piano
polish, and cannot be distinguished from one of the finest pianos.
The case can be had in either solid walnut, cherry or oak, and is
beautifully embellished with the most exquisite natural wood car-
vings and ornaments. The fall-board has a continuous nickel hinge ; the blow
pedals are electroplated in silver ; action and case are mouse and climate proof.
TUC TONE is remf""kanly beautiful, and the orchestral reeds
^"^ " used in this patent action are so tuned and
" voiced that the most brilliunt allegretto or staccato
music can be played the same as on a piano.
THE ACTION contains six sets of reeds, divided as follows:
""- "viivm Three octaves of Diapason, four octaves of Melodia,
"" three octaves of Principal, four octaves of Vox
Celeste, three and a half octaves of Saxaphone. It has double octave couplers.
Compass, seven octaves, C to C. No stops are used ; the action is entirely
controlled by two knee swells which operate as follows: The right knee
lever opens the Vox Celeste and Principal reeds, and swells the
Diapason and Melodia sets. The left knee lever opens the Saxaphone
reeds and the Octave Couplers. The Diapason and Melodia reeds are
always open and ready for use.
The two swells, when kept wide open, put on the whole power of the
organ (two stop holders render the full combination permanent when desired)
The whole action is thus easily operated, and the most beautiful gradu-
ations of tone can be secured at the will of the performer.
This extraordinarily fine instrument has been speciallv designed and con-
structed by us to meet the thousands of requests make for a piano organ that
would possess in form and appearance the exact similitude of a piano—
Hence the name, lJianosymil. The case represents exactly an elegant UDrieht
grand piano The most elaborate music for piano or organ can easily be per-
formed with full pipe organ and orchestral effects, and we feel confident that this
excellent instrument will be warmly appreciated by all lovers of music Asa val
out fhI]Lehe«,r»HUri1,t"-re',lt- ls hm>ds',me enough to adorn a palace, while as a first-
class high-grade musical instrument, it ranks far in front of anything vet placed
before the public in the same line. It does not, of course, sound like a piano
THE FACTORY PRICE
of this tf* o n s\ r\
instrument is *^ O «3
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
[i&RNlSH-^
f\n 1 1 advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
v,» thus avoiding the neces- ^mm *^ ^ ^-W ^-k P h
sity of references, and securing ^^7 f> ^ fill v»aSfl
with
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we will accept
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$8122
PAGE 1.
Order
MAN U FACT URE.I
OF
easy Payment Plan. Y"u oaij buy this instrument on any
other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down ami the following pay-
ments. If you wisli to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly, lleinember, our business Is to meet your wishes.
Wl AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
YVASHINGTOAI.
>N. J..U S.A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
gga^g
'hen we say that the Cornish American Organs are
probably the best known and most popular Instru-
ments of this description In the world to-day, we
shall doubtless be deemed guilty of some exag-
geration, but we have every ground for making
such a statement in the honest belief that it is a
true one. This catalogue, as we have stated elsewhere, commem-
orates fifty years of business life. During that period we have
devoted no small share of our efforts to secure to our patrons
what we believe to be in every respect a thoroughly first=class Reed
Organ that shall combine all the elegancies of outward appearance
with the highest possible value as a musical instrument. In con-
nection with the Cornish Combination Reed Action and stop work
we may mention that you will find on the last page of this catalogue
fac-similes of the United States Government Patent Warrants
which secure to the users of the Cornish Pianos and Organs two of
the most important improvements of the age. The Cornish Reed
Organs shown on the following pages are specimens of our manu-
facture at the present day, and it is needless to say that they
represent the acme of our combined efforts during years of
experience and untiring devotion to business.
The Combination Multitone Action that we use in all our
Organs is perfection. The orchestral toned reeds used by us
imitate perfectly the pure tonal qualities of the Pipe Organ, and
the different sets of reeds used in our larger actions enable us,
by our novel arrangement and voicing, to give correct repro-
ductions of the tones of nearly every known instrument, and to
secure for the users of the Cornish Organ a variety of musical
effects that cannot possibly be produced in any other Reed Organ
manufactured in this country. In proof of this statement we
would say that recently a Cornish Organ, fitted with our
Orchestral Action, 18 stops, 221 reeds, was used by a noted
Professor of Music to imitate a Full Orchestra in connection
with the making of records with the famous Edison Phonograph,
and the result was a perfect reproduction, by means of the
Cornish Orchestral Action, of the full tones of a military band
and orchestra. In describing the organs on the following pages
the largest and most expensive is taken first, because a detailed
description of our Orchestral Action, as used in Style No
48,000 case, is practically a description of all the actions man-
ufactured by us. Of course, as the price decreases the number
of reeds is lessened, so that in point of fact our Orchestral
Actions are divided into several sections, as follows :
SECTION A— Orchestral Action, 18 stops, 221 reeds
divided into 11 distinct sets.
SECTION B—Vocalla Orchestral Action, 16 stops, 172
Orchestral reeds divided into 7 distinct sets.
SECTION C— Imperial Chimes Action, 14 stops, 122
Orchestral reeds divided into 4 distinct sets.
SECTION D— Silver Chime Action, 10 stops, 98
Orchestral reeds divided into 4 distinct sets.
SECTION E— Parlor Pet Action, containing 61
Orchestral reeds, comprising one through
set used without stops.
Actions with six octaves of keys have the same number of
stops as five-octave organs but a larger number of reeds arranged
in proper proportion.
The cases of all our organs, however, are so constructed
that the larger action can be put into any of the smaller cases,
we charging the actual difference only between the cost of the
actions. Thus, for instance, it is possible in Style No. 29,000,
Silver Chime case, to put our Style No. 48,000 action, 18 stops.
221 reeds, at an extra cost as stated in the catalogue. There is
certainly no other manufacturer of Reed Organs in this country
who offers such a varied combination of cases and actions at so
moderate a cost.
On the next two pages we give a detailed description of our
Orchestral Multitone Action.
jMs u/ed with modifications,*
^TO/NVMBER OF REEDJ AND 5TOR
ACCORDING TO JIZE AND PRICE IN/ALL
REMEMBER this marvel or ACTIONi
DAILY DEOHAINED IN THE
coiywffl AMERICAN ORGAW
his Multitone Combination Action is the most powerful used by us and combines every known excellence in reed action
making. The tonal combinations are really without limit ; we specify eighteen as a guide to beginners, but an infinite
number of brilliant combinations is possible. In this action the very finest of material only is used. It is mouse,
vermin and climate proof. All parts are renewable and removable. There is no cumbersome trap-work. It has the
celebrated piano touch, and it is capable of imitating perfectly all the effects of a full orchestra and nearly every known musical
instrument. Positively a Marvelous Combination- An incomparable accompaniment to all vocal music.
'Specific*tioi\s of toe /NEW ORCHESTRAL AVULTITONE ACTION.
COMPASS : S octaves, 221 orchestral-toned reeds, or 18 full octaves divided into 11 complete
sets and operated by 18 necessary stops and 2 knee swells.
m
ELEVEN
COMPLETE
SETS OF
REEDS, AS
follows:
SUB-BASS
CLARINET 1
DIAPASON 1
1 set, 13 reeds, 16-foot tone Large and powerful
MELODIA
CELESTE
VIOLA
VIOLINA
PRINCIPAL 1
HAUTBOY
FLUTE
PICCOLO
25
24
37
25
12
12
24
24
12
13
16
8
" Deep and sonorous
" Rich, mellow, smooth
" Exquisitely pure and sweet
" Charmingly brilliant
" Pleasing, soft, melodious
" Dreamy, enchanting, soothing
" Round, full, pipe-like
" Voiced to imitate the actual instrument
Clear, thrilling, a perfect imitation
" Exact reproduction of instrument named
NOTE.— This Action with Six-Octave Keyboard contains 257 Reeds and costs $10.00 extra.
THE WHOLE CONTROLLED BY EIGHTEEN NECESSARY STOPS, AS FOLLOWS
GRAND
total:
1 1 SETS,
221 REEDS.
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iw.wr^miinwjnswn
1. Melodia Opens Melodia Set of Reeds.
2. Diapason « Diapason
3- Pian° Soft or Half Stop to Melodia
4- Echo Diapason
5. Principal Opens Principal
6- Flu,e " Flute
7- Violina •' Violina
Hautboy Opens Hautboy Set of Reeds
9. Viola . . .
10. Celeste . .
11. Clarinet..
12. Piccolo . .
13. Sub-Bass.
Viola
Celeste
Clarinet
Piccolo
Sub- Bass
Description of Stops and Cboir Action upon the Reeds.— Continued.
( Causes a fan-like apparatus to re-
...... | volve. producing a tremblant
14. VOX Humana •< expression, perfectly imitating
15. Orchestral Forte
the timbre of the human voice.
„werof the reeds drawn
mitating the orchestral
( Increases pov
. . < by stops im
(_ instrument
Increases power of the reeds drawn
by stops imitating the reed in-
struments and the pipe organ.
16. Diapason Forte . . . -I
17. Bass Coupler { cftf the Bass 0ctaves be"
18. Treble Coupler. . . . { Co^Vt 2dk the TreWe °CtaVeS
S Opens all the Forte Swells.increas-
ing to its full extent the sound
of any combination in use.
("Grand Organ Swell. Puts on at
I #>ft k"n#»#» "sw^ll ) once the full reed power of the
Leu Knee owen < whole organ and also DOth
L Octave Couplers.
rr»7*" used with this and in all our actions of whatever size are the finest and the most powerful possible to construct. The lumber is highly
seasoned, the silk rubber cloth is extra heavy and the bellows will not leak. An automatic air valve relieves all surplus pressure, so that the
bellows cannot be overstrained ; they are self-regulating. The pedal straps are ingeniously fixed by a patent contrivance that will not wear and
positively prevents breakage.
« a wl sm n gfl of this action, that all-important quality, is simply super-excellent in every respect. The rich volume of sound produced is almost beyond
™ description. In the hands of a skilled organist, the most wonderful pipe organ and orchestral effects can be beautifully imitated. The voicing
and peculiar arrangement of the reeds, and the careful attention to tuning and regulating, have enabled us to place before our friends and the general public a
combination action that we, after half a century's experience, can pronounce to be without equal.
used in all the Cornish Organs is made of the best double coppered steel. Couples three octaves of keys in the treble and two in
the bass, thus entirely doubling the power of the instrument.
A card containing a complete description of the effects produced by these different combinations is sent with every organ that is fitted with
this action, or will be mailed free to anyone on request.
THE-OewEWUPUrR
f\OW TO OSETnE STOPS. tM®
Here then, in brief, are a few directions how to use the stops in this wonderful Orchestral
Action, to produce the following perfect musical combinations :
First Combination — Draw Piano and Echo. This produces a subdued, dreamy
and enchanting tone, soft and sweet as that of an jFolian harp.
Second Combination — Draw Melodia, Diapason and Diapason Forte. This gives
a full, round, harmonious tone, resembling Open Diapason of Pipe Organ, and is well suited
for sacred music and as a vocal accompaniment.
Third Combination — Draw Diapason, Melodia, Viola and Celeste. This is un-
questionably the best combination ever produced, and cannot be imitated on any other organ.
It is characterized by the most heavenly sweetness, brilliancy and power.
Fourth Combination— Draw Diapason, Melodia, Viola, Celeste and Treb. Coupler.
This combination possesses all the musical qualities of the third combination, with greater
fullness, volume and power.
Fifth Combination— CLARINET SOLO : Draw Principal, Viola, Vox Humana,
Clarinet and Orchestral Forte. The effect of this combination can be varied by playing one
octave higher, which will give a deep, sonorous tone characteristic of the Clarinet, and has
a very pleasing effect.
Sixth Combination— Draw Principal, Echo, Treb. Coupler and Piccolo. This
gives a very brilliant, clear and sweet tone, which is much admired. The effect can be
varied by playing one octave higher, which resembles changing from the lower to upper
manual of a double bank organ, and produces an exceedingly brilliant, inspiring effect.
Seventh Combination— Flute Solo : Draw Principal, Echo, Treb. Coupler and
Flute. This produces a remarkably pure, sweet, sympathetic and brilliant tone in imitation
of the flute, that is very fascinating.
Eighth Combination— Draw Diapason, Melodia, Treb. Coupler and Sub-Bass.
This produces a very sweet, sympathetic and harmonious tone, combined with volume and
power, and makes the most adaptable combination for the proper rendition of sacred music
ever produced, and will be found a valuable accompaniment to singing.
Ninth Combination— Draw Principal, Viola, Orchestral Forte, Celeste and Vox
Humana. This is beyond question one of the most beautiful combinations ever conceived.
The delicate sweetness of Viola and Celeste blends with the soft, tremulant wave of the Vox
Humana, producing sympathetic sweetness and harmony, with charming effect, and it is a
perfect imitation of the human voice.
Tenth Combination — Draw Diapason, Melodia, Treb. Coupler and Principal.
This produces a powerful, deep, mellow, smooth tone which blends admirably with the
most delicate intonations of the human voice and is consequently an excellent vocal accom-
paniment. This combination will be found well adapted to sacred music.
Eleventh Combination — Draw Diapason, Bass Coupler, Melodia, Celeste, Treb.
Coupler, Hautboy and Clarinet. This combination is characterized by sweetness and
brilliancy of tone, combined with great power and volume, and will be found useful as an
accompaniment to a quartette of voices.
Twelfth Combination — Violina Solo : Draw Principal, Celeste, Violina, Treb.
Coupler and Piccolo. This produces a quality of tone in imitation of the violin, and is
sweet, brilliant and very expressive.
Thirteenth Combination— Draw Sub- Bass, Piano, Viola, Hautboy, Violina,
Celeste, Flute, Treb. Coupler, Clarinet and Piccolo. This combination is well adapted for
quick music, such as quadrilles, waltzes, polkas, and all kinds of dances, and possesses great
power, volume, variety and brilliancy, and has a lively, elevating, sprightly and inspiring effect.
Fourteenth Combination — Draw Hautboy, Violina, Flute, Treb. Coupler and
Clarinet. This produces a quality of tone in imitation of a French Horn, and has a sweet,
sympathetic, distant echo effect, soothing and enchanting.
Fifteenth Combination— Draw Sub-Bass, Piano, Melodia, Viola, Flute, Principal,
Treb. Coupler, Clarinet and Piccolo. This combination produces a loud, full and brilliant
tone, and is used chiefly in playing voluntaries, for which it is well adapted.
Sixteenth Combination — Draw Sub-Bass, Diapason, Melodia, Celeste, Treb.
Coupler and Viola. The tone of this combination is of exceeding richness, depth and power,
joined to the most exquisite purity and sweetness, and so nearly resembles the tone of a pipe
organ as to completely deceive the listener.
Seventeenth Combination— Draw Sub- Bass, Bass Coupler, Diapason, Viola,
Echo, Flute, Treb. Coupler, Piccolo, Clarinet and Or. Forte. This combination is adapted
to heavy, quick music. The tone is well balanced, and of great volume and variety, and
makes an excellent chorus accompaniment.
Eighteenth Combination— Draw all stops except Vox Humana. This throws on
the full power of the instrument in a grand burst of harmony, equal to a full orchestra.
In playing with this combination, the performer should blow fast and with full stroke
of the pedal.
It should be borne in mind that with any combination the full power of the organ can be instantly thrown
on by the simultaneous use of both knee swells.
NOTE — The foregoing are merely a few of the principal and most admired combinations that can be found, and by no means exhaust them ; their number is, in fact, unlimited. By practice
and study performers can evolve new and beautiful combinations. It should be borne la mind that these combinations and musical effects are produced by the use of
only 18 stops, which Is the largest number of stops that can be put on a single manual organ without attaching dummies.
/VEJTMPROWl
STYLE
48,000
EXPOSITION
MODEL
IJ02 - 1903
COMPLETE WITH
ELEGANT MUSIC STOOL
«o CORNISH ORGAN METHOD
Jin Exquisitely Beautiful Case.
Positively the latest in style and the most
magnificent organ ever manufact-
ured by us. Fitted with our
unequaled and powerful
multitoju Orchestral Action,
Jk triumph of Expert Cabinet-
Maker's Art. Vervetia.r\
Mirror Top. The Case designed
for Exhibition a.t the Pan.
America.rv Exposition, 1901.
IN 5 OR 6 OCTAVES (6 OCTAVES $10.00 EXTRA).
DIMENSIONS.
HEIGHT, 84 INCHES. WIDTH,
25 INCHES. LENGTH, 46 INCHES.
WEIGHT, BOXED, 450 POUNDS.
MADE IN SOLID BLACK
WALNUT OR
ENGLISH QUARTERED OAK
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CASE.
It is manufactured from selected black walnut or English quartered oak. thoroughly
seasoned and rendered impervious to changes of temperature by the use of a patent
wood filler applied inside and out. The beautifully hand-carved pillars and the ex-
quisite specimens of earring with which the whole design richly abounds, create a
tout ensemble worthy of a place in any palace. The canopied top is ornamented with a
handsome beveled and curved plate glass Venetian mirror of unique design. The case
has rollers for moving, sliding fall cover with lock, hand-carved lamp stands, handles and
in fact every modern improvement. That portion of the case directly above the key-board
has a music desk hinged at top so as to raise and open a large receptacle for music, and
when closed it is perfectly dust-proof. The desk is double the usual size, a great conven-
ience for duets and orchestral accompaniments. In elegance of finish, ornamentation and
proportions, and as a piece of handsome, artistic cabinet work, this organ stands to-day
without a rival.
To make its perfections complete, this truly magnificent case is fitted with our
MULTITONE ORCHESTRAL COMBINATION ACTION,
the most powerful used by us, combining every known excellence in reed action
making. The tonal combinations are really without limit ; we specify eighteen as a guide
to beginners, but an infinite number of brilliant combinations is possible. In this action
the very finest of material only is used. It is mouse, vermin and climate proof. All parts
are renewable and removable. There is no cumbersome trap-work. It has the celebrated
piano touch and is capable of imitating perfectly all the effects of a full orchestra, and
nearly every known musical instrument. Positively a marvelous combination; an
incomparable accompaniment to all vocal music.
The Factory Price
$8022
OR if advantage is taken of the popular Cornish
of this
instrument
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE, thus avoiding
the necessity of references, and securing immed-
iate shipment £f+ fm — fyri Cash
dnd a special V^. I M*m.\r\9
discount, we ^^ / |^__ Wlttl
will accept *r * ^* Order
€flSV PflVHICtlt Piatt You can buy tbis instrument on any other plan of
— 1 payment in reason, that better suits your conven-
ience; we will take monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly installments, the
price of the instrument being increased in proportion to the amount paid down and
the following payments. If you want to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do. and we will make arrangements accordingly.
Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTON.
/N.J..U S A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
Decorated Pipe Top
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR
Church, School, Rail and Lodge Use.
WALNUT OR OAK.
DIMENSIONS :
HEIGHT. 95 INCHES. WIDTH, 25 INCHES.
LENGTH. 46 INCHES.
WEIGHT. BOXED, ABOUT 500 LBS. (TWO
PACKING CASES USED.)
Complete with Stool and Instruction
Book. Warranted for Twenty-
Five Years, and Delivered Free on
Boa.rd Ca.rs, with Safe Arrival
».t Destination Insured.
This Imposing- and Magnificent Case is fitted with our NEW
ORCHESTRAL ACTION, fully described on pages
9, 10 and 1 1 of this catalogue.
It can be obtained in either 5 or B Octaves. (In en-
larged case with 6-Octave Orchestral Action it
will cost SIO more). .....
his beautiful instrument, which contains one of the best
and most powerful reed actions manufactured by us that
can be conveniently operated without a double bank of
keys, or an auxiliary pumping apparatus, possesses great
variety as well as immense volume of tone, and is there-
fore admirably suited for Auditoriums, Halls, Churches and Con-
servatories of Music, Its marvelous qualities are simply unapproachable.
AVhen properly manipulated by a skilled performer it resembles a full
orchestra, and the finest classical music can be rendered with surprising
and delightful effects. The case has been specially designed. It is
made of solid black walnut or oak, beautifully hand-carved and
ornamented, and the pipe-top is so constructed that it looks exactly
like a regular pipe organ. The pipes are arranged in three semi-
circular sets and are tinted in various shades, and ornamented with
gilt tracings. In fact, the whole appearance of the organ is mag-
nificent in every respect. <£ ■*• «** J* ** «**
THE FACTORY PRICE
of this
$8500
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
instrument is
AI) il advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
""■ thus avoiding the neces- ^mm ^x ^ f\ f\ Pach
sity of references, and securing ^^C mZ B Crl 9
immediate shipment and a spe- "'*" - ^ "
$81
cial discount, we will accept
— SEE PAGE
with
Order
c<cu Dairmont Plan You can buy this instrument on any
fcasv Havttiem wan. other plan >of pavment in reaS0I/(
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down anil the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than easli write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(pR,NISH-(p.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTON.
A. J..U S A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
13
THEi,
r^V
MCpTi
1903 I3031
MODEL **>
JHTYLE, NO.
IvEED Ur*HN
Most Perfect Single-Manual Reed Organ Ever Introduced
■ -■-^^— -^^r~ « « « « — » * w * » —
Specially Invented, Designed and Built for
*$f Auditoriums, Churches, Schools, Academies of tjt
Music, and for Professional and Private Use.
DIMENSIONS.
HEIGHT, 55% INCHES. WIDTH,
26% INCHES. LENGTH, 50
INCHES. WEIGHT, BOXED
FOR SHIPMENT, 425 LBS.
fN SOLID BLACK WALNUT OR
QUARTERED OAK. COMPLETE
WITH ELEGANT SOLID-WOOD
CIRCULAR-SEATED STOOL OR
ORGAN BENCH. CASE FIN-
ISHED FRONT AND BACK.
Ha.nd Pumping Apparatus Atta.ched.
Te,kes the pla.ee, a.s rvea.rly a.s possible, of the Pipe Organ,
and is of unusual scope and power.
FULLY DESCRIBED ON OPPOSITE PAGE.
FRONT VIEW OF STYLE] NO. 48,000, OOHNISOIAN.
w w . \\r
1h$NmiFIGENT INSTRUMENT-
rERrKTTRiUMPh°f Skilled Workman^
I /7V? W/T/iOUTA JP/V/iL • - • BU/LT TO W/rfYJT/IND -A/^l>
CL/KAr/<?£XrPEnE5 - • • £TA/YP/)PD OF £XC£LLf/?C£
'5 a
BAOK VIBW, SHOWING DOUBLE) FINISH.
FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE CORNISH CORNISCIAN ORGAN.
(SEE ILLUSTRATIONS ON OPPOSITE PAGE.)
Cbrcc fiundred and Fifty=Cbree (353) Orchestral multHotied Reeds,
SPECIALLY VOICED AND DOUBLE RIVETED, AND DIVIDED INTO
ELEVEN COMPLETE SETS, AS FOLLOWS:
DIAPASON
TRUMPET
PRINCIPAL
HAUTBOY
BOURDON BASS
MELODIA
CORNOPEAN
FLUTE
AEOLINE
CLARIONET
SAXAPHONE
SUB-BASS
24 reeds, S-foot tone
24
24
24
24
44
44
44
44
33
13
13
8
4
4
16
8
8
4
8
16
1 6
16
Rich, mellow, smooth.
Imitating the actual instrument.
Round, full, pipe-like.
Voiced to imitate the actual instrument.
Large and powerful.
Exquisitely pure and sweet.
Brilliant, penetrating and very effective.
Clear and thrilling; a perfect imitation.
Very string-like. Solo stop.
Deep, sonorous, mellow.
Characteristic of the actual instrument.
Deep and powerful pedal effect.
full Size, five and One-Rait Octaves. Special Compass, Scale f to £.
TREBLE AND BASS COUPLERS. WITH AUXILIARY HAND PUMPING APPARATUS, COMPLETE WITH AUTOMATIC AIR INDICATOR.
This Beautiful Action is Entirely Controlled by the Use of 16
Necessary Stops and 2 Knee Swells.
NAMES OF STOPS:
Bass Coupler. Diapason. Principal. Hautboy.
Bourdon Bass. Trumpet. Saxaphone.
Diapason Forte. Treble Coupler. Melodia.
Cornopean. Flute. Vox Humana.
Sub-Bass. Aeoline. Clarionet.
This action cannot be supplied with any other case.
/^PfHIS ACTION is altogether the finest that we have ever constructed,
^ j and has been built by us to meet the demand, on the part of a very
large number of our patrons, for an organ that shall be suitable for
use in music rooms, auditoriums and chapels. Our aim has been to build an
action rich and full in tone and expression. It is not a loud=voiced action,
for leading a very large audience in singing ; it is a comprehensive action
that a musician will appreciate and enjoy, and it will enable him to realize
accurately the works of the great maestros. It is made of the very finest black
walnut or quartered oak, and is finished front and back so that it may be used
in any position. By the arrangement of the elegant fretwork panels at the
front and back of the organ, the tone can be regulated from P. P. to F. F.
The interior mechanism of the action has proven to be most successful,
and the purity and volume of tone that can be produced under proper manipu-
lation will be a surprise and a delight to all musicians ; yet there is nothing
complex in the construction of this instrument. It is operated just as easily
as any other action, and the auxiliary pumping apparatus need only be
used when the organ is played by a lady or someone with not quite the
ordinary strength to bring out the full power of the action by the use of the
pedals. The hand pumper is, of course, in such case, manipulated by a
second person. The automatic indicator prevents any overblowing. When
it is necessary to utilize the hand pumping apparatus, it is brought into use
by the pressing down of the smaller attachment, as shown on the illustration,
which fastens by a button and connects the pumping handle. This handle
is taken out altogether when not in use.
The full power of the organ is readily sustained by the use of the pedals
with comparatively little exertion. Each set of reeds is distinct, and at the
same time is susceptible of combinations which enable the player to produce
orchestral effects which are perfect in every respect. With the exception of
Vox Humana, Forte and Coupler, each stop operates a different set of reeds,
and an endless number of combinations can be obtained.
In conclusion, it is hardly necessary to say that everything in con-
nection with this organ is made of the finest possible material, by our most
experienced workmen. No better organ can be built, and we are confident
that it will sustain, wherever it is used, the superiority of the Cornish
American Reed Organ over all others.
THE FACTORY
of this
PRICE
$12500
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
instrument is
(\\> il advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"'* thus avoiding the neces- ^^^ ^ ^ ^^ ^A n i
with
Order
sity of references, and securing
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we will accept
— SEE
$11822
fag-e: i.
€asy Payment Plan.
You can buy this Instrument on any
other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the iuctrumenl being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any Other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do. and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(pR:rNlSH-<p. MANUFACTURE
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTON.
AI.J .U S A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
rop CHURCH, CHAPEL.
L?DGE,5CH??L
- . -j OR PARLOR USE
HEIGHT, 56 INCHES; LENGTH, 50 INCHES; WIDTH,
25 INCHES. WEIGHT, BOXED, ABOUT 400 LBS,
A Low-Top Organ, Elegantly Finished
Front and Back. The Acme
of Elegance in Design.
In Five or Six Octaves. The Six- ^H
Octave Action in Enlarged Case
costs Ten Dollars Extra.
OMPLETE WITH STOOL AND INSTRUC-
TION BOOK. BOXED AND DELIVERED
FREE ON BOARD CARS HERE, AND SAFE
ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION INSURED.
WARRANTED FOR 25 YEARS.
WALNUT OR OAK,
VIEW OF CARVED BACK.
Cbis Action has Do Equal*
Briefly, it consists of 221 Orchestral Pipe-Toned Reeds, 18 full
Octaves divided into 11 complete sets and operated
£
by 18 necessary Stops and 2 Knee Swells.
NOTE.
>. I^E have several styles of low-top cases
fill 1 finished front and back, built on the
same principle as our Style No.
33,000, but not quite so elaborately finished,
each case being finished at the back to match
the general make-up of the front.
Our other Chapel cases are No. 43, 000,
No. 47,000, No. 29,000- that is to say,
any of these styles, of which the high-top
case only is pictured, can be had in low-
top, finished-back chapel cases at the same
price as the parlor style, and in either five or
six octaves, walnut or oak, with the exception
of No. 29,000, which is only furnished in five
octaves.
NOTE.
^T»HIS BEAUTIFUL CASE of
IK solid black walnut,
elegantly decorated and
hand-carved, and specially fin-
ished front and back, is fur-
nished with our
NEW ORCHESTRAL
ACTION,
the finest and most powerful
action manufactured by us
(fully described on pages 10
and 1 1 of this catalogue, which
please refer to).
mm £L-±3.
FRONT VIEW OF STYLE NO. 33,000. NEW CATHEDRAL ORGAN.
THE FACTORY PRICE
of thiS q;7f|00
instrument is \J^ m \J
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
Q n if advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"■* thus avoiding the neces- ^f» ~ ~ f\t\ Pach
sity of references, and securing ^^^ fl Mr*. \j\j .
immediate shipment and a spe- ^^T^fc W^W B^fc With
ciai discount, we will accept ^r^ ^^ ^^ = - Order
^^— SEE PAGE 1. —
(~«|$V PflVltlCtlt Plfltl Yon can buy this instrument on any
* ~ other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than easli write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(ORNISH -(p. MANUFACTURE
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTON.
/J. J. .US. A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
THE NEW EXPOSITION MODEL
Standard Cornish American Organ
COMBINING IN ONE REMARKABLY BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT ALL THE
8®°" SUPERB EXCELLENCES OF OUR CELEBRATED CHIME SERIES.
Complete with Stool and the Celebrated Corrvish Instrvictlorv Book.
NAMES OF STOPS.
DIAPASON, MELODIA. VOX CELESTE, FLUTE,
PIANO, HAUTBOY, VOX HUMANA, DIAPASON
FORTE, ECHO. ORCHESTRAL FORTE. VIOLA,
VIOLINA, PRINCIPAL, SUB-BASS, BASS COUP-
LER. TREBLE COUPLER. 4 i i i t
DIMENSIONS.
Height, 6 feet 9 inches. Length, 3 feet
9 inches. Width, 1 foot 10 inches.
Weight, boxed for shipment,
400 Pounds.
MADE IN 5 AND 6 OCTAVES. 6 OCTAVES $10 EXTRA.
Contains the New Cornish Piano-Touch Multitone Action, built in one of the most elegant
cases ever produced by us. The design is a copy of a Venetian Facade, Salviati Model,
architecturally perfect, in the pure Etruscan style, a triumph of art furniture that will be
an adornment to the most refined and cultured home.
This organ is capable of producing in skilled hands the effect of the human voice accom-
panied by a full orchestra. In elegant black walnut or English quartered oak. Cases hand
rubbed, satin finish over treble varnish surfaces.
Turnisbed with our multitone Combination Action.
SEE FULL DESCRIPTION ON PAGES 9, 10 AND II.
S OCTAVES, '.6 NECESSARY STOPS, 2 OCTAVE COUPLERS, TONE SWELL. FULL ORCHES-
TRAL SWELL, 17 2 ORCHESTRAL TONED AND TUNED REEDS, AS FOLLOWS:
1 Set Silver Chime PRINCIPAL, Reeds of 24 Notes.
1 Set Golden Chime MELODIA Reeds of 37 Notes. .n.
1 Set Imperial Chime DIAPASON Reeds of 24 Notes. WW
1 Set Celeste VOCALIA Reeds of 24 No„es. W
1 Set Viola VOCALIA Reeds of 13 Notes. /j(\\\
1 Set Orchestral FLUTE Reeds of 37 Notes. •«•
1 Set Sub-Bass CELLO Reeds of 13 Noues.
THE CASE of tnis beautiful organ
— * is constructed entirely
of selected American black walnut or
oak, thoroughly kiln dried, and is oil-
polished and hand rubbed over three coats
of varnish, making a permanent finish.
The top is ornamented with a superb French
bevelled plate mirror of original design ;
there are several shelves for bric-a-brac,
handsome lamp stands, sliding fall cover
with lock and key, rollers for moving and
a very handsome receptacle for music,
which also forms a music desk of twice
the usual size. The carvings with which
this case is decorated are novel in design
and are beautifully executed. In fact, the
caoinet work is of the finest possible des-
cription, and the result is a piece of art
furniture that would adorn a palace.
NOTE.
We can furnish this organ in 5 or 6
octaves, in either walnut or oak, in
parlor style as herewith shown, or in
CHAPEL, STYEE, constructed upon
the same general principle as our
Cathedral Organ, pictured and de-
scribed on page 16.
Orchestral Action in this Case, 5 Octaves, $2.50 extra; 6 Octaves, $12.50 extra.
THE FACTORY PRICE
of this {£ n o Q (J
instrument is ±(} ^} ^J
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
Anil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"'■ thus avoiding the neces- ,^*» an MM f\ f\ Pach
sit> of references, and securing ^^T* [ ' f ^ I If I L,d;>n
^ U^ t^ I r I I wjth
immediate shipment and a spe
cial discount, we will accept
— SEE
$5522
Order
P-AGE 1.
easy Payment Plan. Y°u ean. buy this instrument on any
* " other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down unci the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(g>R,NI^H-(p. MANUFACTURE
WL AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
. WASHINGTON.
^AJ .U S.A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
THE-
cm
CHIMES
STYLE
NO.
47,000
EXPOSITION MODEL.
nphe most popular of our 20th Century Styles, including all the special excellences of our wonder-
"*■ fully successful Chimes Series of Cabinet Reed Organs, with several new features and
improvements in case and action. Positively one of the most perfect instruments in existence.
WARRANTED FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
COMPLETE WITH SOLID-WOOD
CIRCULAR-SEATED ADJUSTABLE
PIANO STOOL (SAME AS SHOWN
IN CUT), AND THE CORNISH
INSTRUCTION BOOK.
DIMENSIONS.
Height, 6 feet 9 inches.
Length, 3 feet 9 inches.
Width, 23% inches.
Weight, hoxed for ship-
ment, 390 pounds.
IN ELEGANT BLACK WALNUT
OR ENGLISH QUARTERED OAK.
CASES HAND RUBBED, SATIN
FINISH OVER TREBLE VARNISH
SURFACES.
Furnished with our Multitone Combination Action (the number of tone combinations being
illimitable, no numerical restriction can be named. The celebrated Cornish Orchestral Reeds
only used. Mouse and climate proof ; cannot get out of order; all parts renewable and removable,
no cumbersome trap work ; piano touch ; double octave couplers of coppered steel ; the climax
of a series of brilliant experiments in the manufacture of reed actions. It would be easy enough for us
to describe this beautiful action as having 30, 40. 50 or 100 tone combinations, and as being equal to 10
or 20 organs combined in one ; but as the organ is capable of an unending number of tone combinations,
to name a certain number would only be to mystify and mislead.
This beautiful Action has C
J 22 Reeds, divided into 5 ■<
complete sets as follows : (_
Full size, 5 Octaves. 14 Necessary Stops.
Set Round Pipe-Like Principal Reeds of 24 Notes.
Set Silver Chime Melodia Reeds of 37 Notes.
Set Golden Chime Diapason Reeds of 24 Notes.
Set Crystal Chime Celeste Reeds of 24 Notes.
Set Orchestral Viola Reeds of 13 Notes.
122 Orchestral Toned Reeds (extra quality.
-122
IN
ALL.
double riveted). 2 Knee Swells. Grand Organ Swell.
tfQTlN SIX OCTAVES WITH ENLARGED CASE, $10 EXTRA. ~®i
NAMES OF STOPS.
Bass Coupler, Diapason, Violina, Dulciana, Principal, Diapason Porte, Celeste Forte, vox
Humana, Piano, Viola, Celeste, Melodia, Echo, Treble Coupler.
TUC PAQC is constructed entirely of solid American black waluutorquartered oak.thoroughly
I IIL UnOC kiln dried and seasoned; it is oil finished and hand rubbed over three coats of
varnish. The design is entirely original, and is extremely rich and elaborate.
The top is ornamented with a superb French bevelled plate mirror, it has sliding tall
cover with lock, rollers for moving and in fact every modern improvement. In elegance of finish.
ornamentation and as a piece of artistic cabinet work, this organ worthily represents the acme of
skilled workmanship, and is in fact a standard of excellence in every respect, and cannot fail to
give the best of satisfaction.
Thn Unltitnno Pnmhinafinn Apfinn used in our Century Chimes Organ is simply super-excellent
HIE IWUIUIUne uOHmmailOn flC»0ll in every rt,Spect. in the hands of a skilled organist, pipe
organ and orchestral effects can be easily produced.
One of the great secrets of the success of the Cornish American Organ lies in the importance
given to a purity of tone that cannot be equalled or excelled. Years of patient and costly experi-
menting have resulted in perfection in this respect. The pipe-like quality is exactly reproduced,
and at a distance listeners believe they are hearing a costly pipe organ.
The voicing of the reeds, and the careful attention to tuning and regulating have enabled us to
place before our friends and the general public an action that we pronounce to be without equal.
The mechanism of the action is perfection; it is strong, difficult to displace, all metal parts
are of the finest and most evenly tempered coppered and silvered steel wire, impervious to damp
and rust. It is practicallv mouse and insect proof, and specially prepared and adapted to
withstand all climatic changes, this being absolutely necessary owing to our enormous
export trade.
The Factory Price
$5522
of this
instrument
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
Anil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish
"IV Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE, thus avoiding
the necessity of references, and securing immed-
iate shipment £*%, m ^^/\fk Cash
and a special 1|^ U^ | IVfVf wjjj,
Order
SEE F>AGrE 1-
discount, we
will accept
oi references, anu wurmii
$50^2
note.
We can furnish this organ with 6-octave action 156 reeds, 14 stops, fc
Orchestral Action, 1 72 reeds. J 6 stops, in 5 octaves, for $2.50 extra ;
nagnificent Orchestral Action, 22 I reeds, 1 8 stops, for $5 extra in 5 oct
$10 extra ; with our Vocalia
6 octaves, $12. SO extra; or
ves; $15 extra in six octaves.
C«cu Patimirnt ¥>latl You can buy this instrument on any other plan of payment in
CagV rdymtni rlgn, ,.easoll! ,mit better Milts your convenience; we will take
monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being in-
creased in proportion to amount paid down and the following payments. It you wish,
tobuv on anv other plan than cash write us at once and let us know just what you can do, and
we will make arrangements accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(ORNISH-(0. MANUFACTURE
£B 1 1 Q EEgEffljgEi HMSEls
WASHINGTON.
/<. J..U S A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
18
S>1\ I*. No. 50.000
VITABLE,^CtlURJ:n,LODCiE,nflLL,
SCHOOL S\ND HOME V§f Q
NTIRELY NEW DESIGN, fitted with our Patent
Multitone Combination Action, entirely mouse-
proof. All latest improvements. J- J- &
In 5 or 6 Octaves; 6 Octaves $10*00 extra*
DIMENSIONS:
Height, 50 Inches; Width, 23 Inches?
Length, 46 Inches. Weight,
Boxed, about 350 Lbs.
/"^omplete with Stool and Instruction
^^ Book. Boxed and Delivered Free
on Board Cars Here. Safe Delivery
at Destination Insured. ^* J*
"WARRANTED FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
DESCRIPTION
5 OCTAVES, 14 STOPS, 2 OCTAVE COUPLERS. 2 KNEE
SWELLS. 5 SETS OF REEDS AS FOLLOWS: 5 5
Set Round, Pipe-like PRINCIPAL, Reeds of 24 Notes.
Set Exquisitely Pure, Sweet MELODIA Reeds of 37 Notes.
Set Rich, Mellow, Smooth DIAPASON Reeds of 24 Notes.
Set Charmingly Brilliant CELESTE Reeds of 24 Notes.
Set Pleasing, Soft, Melodious VIOLA Reeds of 13 Notec.
122
IN
ALL.
*
Th& I7/1<£ is made of the finest selected
vl/V 1CU9V black walnut, thoroughly
kiln-dried and seasoned ; it is
oil finished and hand-rubbed over three coats
of varnish. The design is entirely new ; it
has lamp stands, music desk, sliding" fall cover
with lock, rollers for moving, and in fact
every modern improvement.
Thtf T(\n& of "lis action' tnat all-import-
Vl/v Vvllv ant quality, is simulv suner-
exeellent in every respect. In
the hands of a skilled organist, pipe organ
and orchestral effects can be beautifully imi-
tated. The voicing and peculiar arrange-
ment of the reeds, and the careful attention
to tuning and regulating, have enabled us to
place before our friends and the general pub-
lic an action that we, after over a quarter of
a century's experience, can pronounce to be
absolutely perfect.
The working of the action is perfection ;
it is strong, difficult to displace, all metal
parts are of the finest and most evenlv-tem-
pered coppered and silvered steel wires, im-
pervious to damp and rust. It is practically
mouse and insect-proof, and specially
prepared and adapted to withstand all
climatic changes, this being absolutely ne-
cessary owing to our enormous export trade.
tfte Octave Coupler sssSi^slUSS
is made of the
best double coppered steel. Couples three
octaves of keys in the treble and two in the
bass, thus entirely doubling the power of the
instrument.
^ki* Ra1Iah16 used with this action are
d/V DvllVW> the finest and most pow-
erful possible to construct.
The lumber is highly seasoned, the silk-rub-
ber cloth is extra heavy and bellows will not
leak. An automatic air valve relieves all
surplus pressure, so that the bellows cannot
be over-strained ; they are self-regulating.
The pedal straps are ingeniously fixed by a
patent contrivance that will not wear and
positively prevents breakage.
Dames of Stops : Bass Co«p-
ler, Diapa-
son, Violina, Dulciana, Principal,
Diapason Forte, Celeste Forte, Vox
Humana, Piano, Viola, Celeste,
Melodia, Echo, Treble Coupler.
HOte. We can fit tiiis case with
Vocalia Orchestral Action,
16 Stops, 172 Reeds, for $2.50
extra ; or with our largest Action, The
Orchestral, 18 Stops, 221 Reeds, for
$5.00 extra.
Solid Black gfolmit or Quartered 6olden Oak Case, elegantly finished front and Back.
THE FACTORY PRICE
instrument is 1^9 ^f ^J
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
ADil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"'■ thus avoiding the neces-
sity of references, and securing
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we will accept
— SEE PAGE 1.
$4522
Cash
with
Order
€asv Payment Plan,
You can buy this instrument on any
other plan of payment in reason,
that better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(g>R,NISH-(p. "anUfacture:
AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
V/ASHINGTOM.
/4.J..US.A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
19
COAN/SH5
W™ /MPROVED M/RfWR-TOP
CABINET REED ORGAN
v^r- Style No. 29,000
MADE IN FIVE OCTAVES ONLY
DIMENSIONS:
Height, 75 Inches; Width, 22 Inches;
Length, 45 Inches. Weight,
Boxed, about 350 Lbs.
Complete with Stool and Instruction
Book. Boxed and Delivered Free
on Board Cars Here. Safe Delivery at
Destination Guaranteed and Insured.
WARRANTED FOR. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
'Description
5 Octaves, lO Stops, 2 Octave Couplers, 4 Sets
'"' — ' Orchestral Toned Resonatory Pipe Quality Reeds,
1 Tone Swell, I Grand Organ Swell. . .
i Set Exquisitely Pure, Sweet Melodia of 37 Reeds
&£ 1 Set Charmingly Brilliant Celeste of 24 Reeds $^2
lfl| 1 Set Rich, Mellow, Smooth Diapason of 24 Reeds ^
1 Set Pleasing, Soft, Melodious Dulciana of 13 Reeds
•^^HIS BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT is One of
\^_tj our most popular styles. The case
is of solid black walnut, hand-
somely ornamented with original
designs in embossed and carved
wood-work. The top of the case con-
tains a heavy French plate oval beveled
mirror. The action is one of our very
best multiple tone combination ac-
tions, fitted with 98 of our orchestral
toned reeds. One of the great secrets
of the success of the Cornish American
Organs lies in the importance given to the
production of a purity of tone that cannot
be equalled or excelled. Years of patient
and costly experimenting have resulted in
perfection in this respect.
note:.
We can furnish this organ in
either oak or walnut case, 5 octaves
only, in parlor style as herewith
shown, or in chapel style constructed
upon the same general principle as
our Village Chimes Organ on pre-
vious page. i & £ £ £
Imperial Chimes Action in this case
Vocalia Orchestral Action in this case
Orchestral Multitone Action in this case -
$2.50 extra
5.00 extra
7.50 extra
NAMES OF STOPS :
Diapason Forte, Bass Coupler, Piano, Celeste,
Celeste Forte, Diapason, Ddloiana,
Treble Coupler, Echo, Melodia.
THE FACTORY PRICE
of thiS ^x*700
instrument is \£j yj §
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
ADil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE
hus avoiding the neces-
sity of references, and securing
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we will accept
— SEE
$35
page: 1.
00
Cash
with
Order
easy Payment Plan,
You can buy this instrument on any
other plan of payment in reason,
that butter suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down and the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy on any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange-
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(&R,NISH-<p. "anufacturi
^AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
VVASHINGTOAJ.
M.J .U S A.
ESTABLISHED
SO YEARS
ONE OF THE MOST PERFECT
REED ORGANS POSSIBLE TO BUILD
without using an auxiliary pumping apparatus.
«g
Specially Designed and Built for Audi-
toriums, Churches, Schools, Academies of
Music, and for Professional and Private Use.
<^»
TAKES THE PLACE,
AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE,
OF THE PEDAL ORGAN,
AND IS OF UNUSUAL SCOPE
AND POWER.
IN SOLID BLACK WALNUT
OR QUARTERED OAK
CASE, FINISHED FRONT
AND BACK, WITH STOOL
OR ORGAN BENCH.
Fully Described on the Other Side of this Circular.
Fbont View of Style No. 53.000, Thb "CHOIR."
OUR AIM in designing and constructing this organ has
been to supply, in a neat but strong case, an action
powerful enough to lead a large number of voices in
singing. THE ACTION has been voiced to allow of the
fullest power of the reeds, when necessary. It will easily
take the place of an expensive pedal bass organ for all
ordinary usage, and it will certainly give the best of satis-
faction in every respect. jt jt j. j. j, jt,
Back View, Showing Double Finish.
FULL MSCRirTION^NlV
CORNISH
AMERICAN
REED ORGAN
TsI9 53,000
IIST SOLID BLACK WALNUT
OR QUARTERED OAK.
COMPLETE WITH ELEGANT
SOLID-WOOD CIRCULAR-SEATED
STOOL OR ORGAN BENCH.
DIMENSIONS :
Height. 42 Inches: Width. 25 Inches;
Length. 52 Inches; Weight.
Boxed for Shipment. 450 Pounds.
Case Finished Front a.nd Back.
two hundred and €igbty=?ive (285) Orchestral Iftultitoned Reeds,
SPECIALLY VOICED AND DOUBLE RIVETED, AND DIVIDED INTO
TEN COMPLETE SETS, AS FOLLOWS!
----- Rich, mellow, smooth.
----- Round, full, pipe-like.
----- Deep and penetrating.
----- Exquisitely pure and liquid.
----- Sweet and charming.
------ Clear and brilliant.
- - - - Delicate and string-like.
- An accurate imitation of the actual instrument.
- Characteristic of the actual instrument.
------ Full and powerful.
full Size, five and One-fialf Octaves. Special Compass, Scale f to €. treble and Bass Couplers.
MECHANICAL STOPS: BASS COUPLER, TREBLE COUPLER, VOX HUMANA, ORCHESTRAL FORTE.
This Beautiful Action is Entirely Controlled by the Use of 14 Necessary Stops and 2 Knee Swells — the least registers that can be used in an organ this size.
DIAPASON
24 reeds, 8-foot ton
PRINCIPAL
24 '
4 "
BOURDON
24 '
' 16 "
MELODIA
44 '
8 "
CELESTE
44 '
8 "
FLUTE
44 '
4 <<
AEOLINE
24 '
2 "
CLARIONET
31 '
' 16 "
SAXAPHONE
13 '
' 16 "
SUB-BASS
13 '
' 16 "
THIS ACTION is altogether the finest that we have ever constructed,
and has been built by us to meet the demand, on the part of a very
large number of our patrons, for an organ that shall be suitable for
use in music rooms, auditoriums and chapels. It is a loud-voiced
action, for leading an audience in singing, and at the same time it is a
comprehensive action that a musician will appreciate and enjoy. The case
is made of the very finest black walnut or quartered oak, and is finished
front and back so that it may be used in any position. By the arrangement
of the swells and open fretwork panels at the front and back of the organ,
the tone can be regulated from P. P. to F. F.
The interior mechanism of the action has proven to be most success-
ful, and the purity and volume of tone that can be produced under proper
manipulation will be a surprise and a delight to musicians ; yet there is
nothing complex in the construction of this instrument. It is operated
just as easily as any other action.
The full power of the organ is readily sustained by the use of the pedals
with comparatively little exertion. Each set of reeds is distinct, and at the
same time is susceptible of combinations which enable the player to produce
orchestral effects which are perfect in every respect. With the exception of
the four mechanical stops, each stop operates a different set of reeds, and an
endless number of combinations can be obtained.
In conclusion, it is hardly necessary to say that everything in connec-
tion with this organ is made of the finest possible material, by our most
experienced workmen. No better organ can be built, and we are confi-
dent that it will sustain, wherever it is used, the superiority of the Cornish
American Reed organ over all others.
THE FACTORY PRICE
ofthis <&&A00
instrument is \£J \J ^W
Cash After 30 Days' Trial
Anil advantage is taken of the popular Cornish Plan of CASH IN ADVANCE,
"" thus avoiding the neces- ^mm ^mm ^^ f\ rfTk a i
sitv of references, and securing ^LU* ^^7 ■ ■ 9 111 '-'d^11
with
$7922
immediate shipment and a spe-
cial discount, we win accept *fr^ ^ *^ ' Order
SEE PAGE 1 IN OUR LARGE CATALOGUE.
EaSV Pavmctlt Platl. Von can buy this Instrument on any
c«i»y i-«iymgiii_i-iqii« other p|af) of pavment in reason,
thnt better suits your convenience; we will take monthly, quarterly,
half yearly or yearly installments, the price of the instrument being
increased in proportion to amount paid down ami the following pay-
ments. If you wish to buy On any other plan than cash write us at
once and let us know just what you can do, and we will make arrange
ments accordingly. Remember, our business is to meet your wishes.
(ORNISH-(b,
MANUFACTURE!
OF
Ml AMERICAN PIANOS AND ORGANS
WASHINGTON.
/4.J..U S.A.
ESTABLISHED
50 YEARS
**********
OUR NEW UNIQUE AND UNRIVALLED INVENTIONS
THAT SECURE TO THE PURCHASERS OF THE
Cornish American Pianos and Organs
Improvements and Additions that Cannot be had in any Other Pianos and Organs Made.
,<s^
PHOTOGRAPHIC FACSIMILE OF PATENT DEED OF THE
CORNISH MUSICAL ATTACHMENT
USED IN ALL CORNISH PIANOS,
fully described on page 3 of catalogue, and by means of which nearly every known
stringed instrument, such as the
HARP, ZITHER, GUITAR, BANJO,
MANDOLIN, AUTOHARP, Etc.. Etc..
CAN BE CORRECTLY IMITATED.
The Latest. The Best.
Most Accurate. Most Durable.
Cannot Get Out of Order.
Photographic Fac-Simile of Patent Deed of the
Cornish American Multitone Stop Actions
(fully described on pages 9, JO and I J)
AS USED IN ALL ORGANS MANUFACTURED BY US.
TT^NSURES freedom of touch, directness of contact, immediate response, absence ot
-*— ' all cumbersome and intricate stop work. Mouse, vermin and climate proof. All
parts removable and interchangeable. Great strength, little friction. In fact, the
climax of simplicity in operation. Nothing like it in any other American reed organ.
Enables us to fully warrant our instruments for twenty-five years.
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